The biography of the Messenger of Allah (saw) that covers his birth, childhood, prophethood, his mission and his lifetime can be written down in volumes. However for the benefit of young momins, we will selectively focus on the areas that will stand as a significant reminder for strong faith.
The primary source of evidence used in Seerah is the Quran. Scholars refer to the time of his birth during the pre-Islamic period as the Year of the Elephant. This was when Abraha went to attack Mekkah and destroy the Kabah as described in Surah Al-Fil. Similarly, some descriptions of Prophet’s orphaned childhood. Read More... |